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Oklo Inc · 1 month ago

Hardware Test Technician

Idaho Falls, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$30/hr - $50/hr

3+ years exp

Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. They are seeking a passionate Hardware Test Technician to join their hardware test team, responsible for fabricating, assembling, and executing tests on hardware while maintaining a safe and organized test facility.

Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, and iterate test hardware from sketches, CAD, and written direction

Interpret drawings, tolerances, and build notes

Prepare stock—cut, drill, tap, and fit parts using common shop tools; operate basic machine tools (saws, grinders, drills, manual mill/lathe)

Perform light welding as skill allows (MIG/TIG preferred); assist experienced welders as needed

Set up and execute tests (thermal-hydraulic, mechanical, tribology), including fixture build and instrumentation

Install and calibrate sensors

Collect, record, and organize test data; capture photos/notes; contribute to concise test summaries

Troubleshoot build and test issues

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop (5S experience a plus); manage waste streams and enforce PPE and safety procedures

Perform basic preventive maintenance on shop equipment; log issues and coordinate repairs

Receive and inspect incoming parts; verify dimensions and finish against drawings; escalate nonconformance issues

Manage inventory of consumables, fasteners, gases, and tooling; keep bins stocked and labeled

Create and update build documentation: redlines, as-built notes, BOM updates, and simple work instructions

Coordinate with engineers and vendors for quick-turn machining, welding, coatings, and other service

Qualification

Mechanical fabricationTest setupExecutionInstrumentationData captureBasic welding skillsCAD proficiencyShop safety knowledgeCommunicationTeamworkDetail-orientedProblem-solving

Required

High school diploma

3+ years hands-on mechanical fabrication/assembly or test operator experience or equivalent training/portfolio (trade school, military, etc.)

Proficient with basic shop operations: cut/drill/tap/; confident using common hand/power tools safely

Can read mechanical drawings and build notes; understands basic tolerances and fit; uses calipers/mics/gauges accurately

Familiar with shop safety, PPE, and housekeeping (5S); aware of machine guarding and LOTO basics

Comfortable setting up simple test rigs and recording data in spreadsheets; willing to learn instrumentation/DAQ

Basic computer skills: spreadsheets/docs, file management; ability to use CAD viewers

Organized and reliable: follow work instructions, document builds, track parts/kits

Strong communication and teamwork; asks clarifying questions and closes loops

Able to lift up to ~50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and perform shop/fab tasks with or without reasonable accommodation

Willing to support occasional off-hours work or local field/onsite deployments as needed

Valid driver's license

Preferred

A&P license

Associate degree in manufacturing/industrial tech, engineering technology, or similar

Prior experience in an R&D test environment

Sheet metal, tube bending, and fabrication (laser/waterjet, press brake, fixture design)

Test & instrumentation depth: strain gauges, load cells, thermocouples, pressure transducers; NI/LabVIEW, Dewesoft, or equivalent DAQ

Basic electrical/controls: wiring panels to schematics, relays/sensors, PLC familiarity, safe low-voltage practices

Materials know-how: heat treat, coatings/plating, adhesives, composites, plastics

Additive manufacturing (FDM/SLA/SLS) for quick-turn jigs and fixtures

Quality systems exposure (ISO 9001/AS9100)

Rigging & material handling: forklift/overhead crane experience; basic load calculation

Company

Oklo Inc

Oklo's mission is to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy through the deployment of next-generation fast fission technology and recycling nuclear waste.

Founded in 2013

Santa Clara, California, USA

51-200 employees